BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ~ Map ~

... Beautiful map postcard with small views of Old Bridges...the country is nicknamed the “Heart Shaped Land” due to the country’s slight heart shape o͜͡o .... it gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1992... the name “Bosnia” comes from an Indo-European word Bosana, which means water.... it is home to the Perucica Rainforest, the largest rainforest in Europe... Thanks a lot Zana!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, between Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. The capital city, Sarajevo, is located near the center of the country.

Bosnia and Herzegovina consists of two Entities – the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic Srpska.

The Bosnian region in the north is mountainous and covered with thick forests. The Herzegovina region in the south is largely rugged, flat farmland. It has a narrow coastline without natural harbors stretching 20 km along the Adriatic Sea.
Stamps:

Berries
(Issued 04-08-2015)

Chairmanship of the Council of Europe
(Issued 21-06-2015)

Fauna - Mammals
( 31-01-2007)

BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA ~ The National and University Library - Sarajevo ~

... beautiful historic building on the Miljacka River, at the far end of the Old Town... Many thanks Jobbo!!

The National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the city of Sarajevo.

The Vijecnica as it was called was initially the largest and most representative building of the Austro-Hungarian period in Sarajevo and served as the city hall built in a pseudo-Moorish style at the end of the 19th century.

The building was destroyed in 1992 during the Siege of Sarajevo and 90 per cent of the books in it were destroyed. It has since been restored and reopened May 9, 2014.

Sent from France:

National symbols Mankind (Women)- Marianne
(Issued 16-07-2013)

BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA ~Karagözbey Mosque - Mostar ~

One more nice surprise thanks to Jobbo...lovely art postcard...my third card ever receive from Bosnia and Herzegovina (last one dates from 2012)... Many Thanks once again Jobbo!!

Karagözbey Mosque is a mosque in the city of Mostar. With its big dome and high minaret it is the largest in the region. Karagözbey Mosque was built in 1554 or 1557 by Mehmed Bey Karagöz (Mehmed-beg Karađoz), the brother of Ottoman vizier Rüstem Pasha. The plans for the mosque were drawn up by famed Turkish architect, Mimar Sinan. There are no images in the gallery.

The mosque was severely damaged during World War II, and faced near destruction during the Bosnian War in the early 1990's. However, Karagözbey Mosque, like the rest of Mostar, underwent extensive repairs between 2002 and 2004. The mosque was completely renovated, and reopened to the public in July 2004.



Author: Sead Vladović Guče

Stamp:

Definitive Issue - Drinking Fountain in Tuzla
(Issued 10-04-2007)

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA -Una National Park~

...Great nature views...It took more than 2 years to receive a second card from this place...
Don't know much about Bosnia...Sadly enough only through the Bosnan War...In the three and a half years (1992-1995) of conflict, more than 100,000 were killed. Sarajevo suffered the longest siege of any city in modern times. Ten thousand of its citizens were killed
...and all this happend in Europe no longer than 20 years ago!! :( Thanks Jasmin!

...No real stamps used.:(

Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Sarajevo.

Una National Park on an area of 19,800ha, is defined by the unspoiled river that runs through it. The Una offers crystal clear water and world class river rafting.The River Una’s stunning waterfalls and white water rapids highlight Bosnia and Herzegovina’s newest National Park. The most famous waterfalls are those at Martin Brod.

BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA ~ Bihac~

.... And again a new country to enlarge my collection. :-) GREAT!!

From the internet: Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was part of the former Yugoslavia and became independent in 1992. Soon after gaining independence, the country was thrown into a long and devastating civil war. Fortunately there is now peace and they are working hard to rebuild the country. Bosnia-Herzegovina is a patchwork of peoples and religions.

Bihać is a city and municipality on the river Una in the north-western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The Fethija mosque in Bihać was, until the 16th century, a church, and still features an arched doorway and rose window from its earlier incarnation.